Multi-stakeholder cost-benefit analysis of climate change adaptation measures and options : the case of urban water provision in the context of melting glaciers in Bolivia
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2012-03
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International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), London, GB
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Despite high levels of uncertainty and complexity, glacier melting is already taking place. The potential impact on water provision for the cities of La Paz and El Alto are well understood. The two options assessed in this study, using the multi-stakeholder cost-benefit analysis (MCBA) methodology are: the construction of a new dam; and efficiency measures in the La Paz / El Alto water delivery system. Findings show that both have a positive net present value (NPV) in financial, social and environmental terms. A major constraint on the water sector in Bolivia is lack of agreement on a new Water Law.
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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, TROPICAL GLACIERS, WATER SECURITY, WATER RESOURCES, WATER MANAGEMENT, GLACIERS, GLOBAL WARMING, CATCHMENT HYDROLOGY, DAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS, BOLIVIA, ANDES, SOUTH AMERICA
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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Economics of Climate Change Adaptation / Économie de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Mountain Areas / Zones montagneuses
Research Results (CCW) / Résultats de recherches (CCE)
Load more 2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Economics of Climate Change Adaptation / Économie de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Mountain Areas / Zones montagneuses
Research Results (CCW) / Résultats de recherches (CCE)